Waiting for repairs to be done to your car can be a long and uncertain time. However, there is a complex supply chain involved, which is worth explaining.
Supply Routes Available
Steering parts are supplied for repairs in three different formats: brand new, completely new OE parts, remanufactured parts, (stripped, re-built and fully tested) and pattern parts. For older vehicles in need of repair, remanufactured steering parts are the most sensible option when new OE parts are not readily available.
Matching Parts to Your Vehicle
All Steering Parts Supplied Are Identified Using The Vehicle’s Registration & Chassis Number. Small differences in steering geometry or sensor ports exist between different model years and as such the wrong part will not fit.
Exchange and Core Return Schemes
Also most suppliers offer an exchange scheme for steering parts, which means that a deposit is paid for the remanufactured part and the old part is returned for a refund. There is more on Steering Parts at https://westernpowersteering.co.uk/steering-parts/.
Lead Times and What Affects Them
These items are frequently held in stock for common applications and dispatched the same day. Less common items are sourced, built to order and dispatched within a few days.
Quality and Compliance
These supplied parts will have met the type-approval standards for vehicle components as laid down by the Vehicle Certification Agency before they are allowed to be supplied and fitted to your vehicle.
Understanding how parts are sourced for repairs will give you an understanding of the possible timescales for repairs.
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